The Ruf RGT is a sports car made by Ruf Automobile of Germany.
Based on the Porsche 911 GT3, the Ruf RGT was introduced in 2000. Inspired by the 1973 Porsche Carrera RS, the Ruf RGT combines light weight with a powerful engine to provide impressive performance. Acceleration of the original 3.6L version was 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h). When the new generation of 911 GT3 debuted, Ruf bored out the 3.6L engine to 3.8 litres (231.9 cu in), modified the exhaust and catalytic converters, and replaced the ECU and air filter. The new power output was 445 bhp (332 kW), which resulted in decreasing the 0-60 mph time from 4.6 to 4.2 seconds (or even 4.1, according to some sources), and increasing top speed by 7 mph (to 317 km/h).
Both engines are coupled to 6-speed manual transmissions.
Ruf also added a performance suspension system, using Bilstein components, as well as high-performance Brembo disc brakes, measuring 13.8 inches (351 mm) in front and 13 inches (330 mm) in the rear.
The car's appearance is also changed, utilizing a bodykit which includes a polyurethane front air dam and carbon fibre doors, mirrors, engine lid, and spoiler, all of which reduce the car's weight to 2,932 pounds (1,330 kg). The car is fitted with 19 inch Ruf Supperleggera wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.
Finally, the RGT is customized with interior trim of the customer's choice, including Recaro seats and the deletion of unnecessary parts to save weight.
Base price for the original model was $135,000 USD, while the new 997 model costs $258,000 USD.
Performance[]
- Power: 445 hp (332 kW) @ 7600 rpm
- Torque: 310 lb·ft (420 N·m) @ 5100 rpm
- Specific output: approx. 117.1 hp (87 kW) per litre
- Power to weight ratio: approx. 6.59 pounds (2.99 kg) per horsepower
- 0-60 mph (97 km/h): 4.2 sec
- Top Speed: 197 mph (317 km/h)[1]
First generation (2000–2004)[]
The first-generation Ruf RGT was introduced in 2000 using an engine and chassis based on the Porsche 996. The original 3.6L version could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.6 seconds, with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h).
Second Generation: (2005–2011)[]
Second generation RUF RGT
When the Porsche 997 debuted, Ruf bored out the 3.6 L engine to 3.8 litres (231.9 cu in), modified the exhaust and catalytic converters, and replaced the ECU and air filter. The new power output was 445 bhp (332 kW), reducing the 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time from 4.6 to 4.2 seconds (or even 4.1, according to some sources) and increasing top speed by 7 mph to 317 km/h (197 mph).
Ruf also added a performance suspension system, using Bilstein components, as well as high-performance Brembo disc brakes, measuring 13.8 in (351 mm) in front and 13 in (330 mm) in the rear.
The car's appearance is also changed, using a bodykit that includes a polyurethane front air dam and carbon fibre doors, mirrors, engine lid, and spoiler, all of which reduce the car's weight to 2,932 lb (1,330 kg). The car is fitted with 19 inch Ruf-designed Superleggera wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. Finally, the RGT is customized with interior trim of the customer's choice, including Recaro seats and the deletion of unnecessary parts to save weight.
Ruf RGT-8 (2010)[]
RUF RGT-8, based off a 997
In 2010, an updated version of the 997 RGT, was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The car was powered by a completely new, Ruf designed 4.5-litre V8 engine with a 180° flat-plane crankshaft. It features four valves arranged spherically together with multipoint fuel injection which ensure optimal mixture conditions while the dry sump oil system supplies the necessary lubrication." Ruf made the RGT-8 as light as possible by installing the aluminum doors, an aluminum hood, a carbon fibre engine cover, and a carbon fibre rear spoiler. Like the flat-6 versions, the new RGT-8 also includes ceramic brakes, an integrated roll-cage, and 19-inch forged alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.
Third generation (2012-present)[]
Current RUF RGT next to a CTR-3
In 2012, the latest version of RGT-8 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. However, this model is an all-new car based on Porsche 991 rather than an update. As with the previous version, the new RGT-8 uses the same 4.5-litre V8 engine with power and torque output of 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp) at 8500 rpm and 369 lb⋅ft (500 N⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm. The top speed is 318 km/h (197.6 mph). The cost of the RGT-8 is approximately €200,000, not including the price of the Porsche 991 donor car.
Design quirks and oddities[]
In Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec, the RUF RGT is the only Rear-engined rear wheel drive car of the game's compilation of cars.
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